DL Capt. William G. Roessel, Jr.

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, DL Capt. William G. Roessel, Jr.

September 28, 1948  ~  January 24, 2023

 

Notice of passing….retired Delta Air Lines pilot Captain William G. Roessel Jr., age 74.  Captain Roessel joined Delta Air Lines 03-09-1979 and was based LGA/030.  Bill is survived by his wife Cindy and by his son Jonas.

Obituary information is available online at

https://www.chapmanfuneral.com/obituaries/William-G-Roessel-Jr?obId=27153062#/obituaryInfo 

Bill’s obituary notes that services are being planned and will be held at a later date.

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : William G. Roessel, Jr.

William "Bill" G Roessel, Age 74 of Harwich, MA, passed away on Tuesday January 24, 2023, at Cape Cod Hospital with his family by his side. He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Cindy Roessel, his son Jonas Roessel of Boston, MA, and his niece Annah Nelson-Feeney of Seattle, WA. Bill was born in Providence, RI on September 28th 1948 to the late William and Zelma "Swirbul" Roessel.

 

After graduating from Bryant University, Bill entered pilot training in the US Airforce. Upon completing pilot training in the top of his class in '72 at Lackland Air Force Base, TX, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant receiving his pilot wings. He then relocated to Westover Airforce Base. It was there where he met his wife of 41 years, Cindy. After leaving the Air Force, Bill began his civilian career as an airline pilot for Delta Airlines, quickly demonstrating his excellence and skill and ascending to Captain.

 

Bill and Cindy were married April 1981 and began establishing roots in the Greater New England area, first settling in Westfield, MA. In 1991, they adopted and welcomed their son Jonas into the family. By 1994 they decided to relocate to Harwich, MA to be closer to Cindy's family. Bill and Cindy constructed a home for themselves along with Cindy's sister Pam Nelson and daughter Annah.

 

Although traveling extensively for work Bill was still heavily involved in Jonas and Annah's childhood, from little league to Halloween parties to violin concerts. He enjoyed many hobbies and was an active member of the Cape Cod Corvette Club and an avid recreational sailor; he shared these hobbies and more with his family and friends.

 

His legacy will be his selfless devotion to family and unwavering support of those he loved. He will be deeply missed.

 

Services are still being planned and details will be provided at a later date.

 

Notes of comfort can be made to Bill's family at www.chapmanfuneral.com